Whipped Ricotta with Honey, Pistachios, and Orange Zest

A light and creamy dip made with whipped ricotta, drizzled with honey, sprinkled with pistachios, and zested with fresh orange. Served with toasted baguette slices.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

475

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.59

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Ingredients

Servings

15ozRicotta Cheese(Whole milk ricotta is best)

£2.80

1loafBaguette(Sliced into 1/2 inch thick pieces)

£1.20

2tablespoonsHoney(Use a good quality honey)

£0.25

0.3cupPistachios(Shelled and roughly chopped)

£1.50

1Orange(For zest)

£0.50

1tablespoonOlive Oil(For toasting baguette)

£0.10

PinchSalt(To taste, for ricotta and baguette)

PinchBlack Pepper(To taste, for ricotta)

Total Cost

£6.35

£1.59 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Toast in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Set aside to cool slightly.
3
While the baguette slices are toasting, prepare the ricotta. Drain any excess liquid from the ricotta.
4
Place the ricotta in a food processor or large bowl. If using a food processor, process until smooth and airy, about 2-3 minutes. If using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until smooth and airy, about 3-5 minutes.
5
Season the whipped ricotta with a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
6
Spread the whipped ricotta onto a serving platter or bowl.
7
Drizzle generously with honey.
8
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
9
Zest the orange over the ricotta.
10
Serve immediately with the toasted baguette slices.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

44g

17% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

21g

42% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

17 g

19% of RDA

Sodium

300 mg

13% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For an extra creamy texture, use full-fat ricotta cheese.

You can prepare the whipped ricotta ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Let it come to room temperature slightly before serving.

Toast the baguette slices until they are golden brown and crispy, but be careful not to burn them.

Experiment with different toppings! Try using chopped almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts instead of pistachios. Or, use different types of honey, such as lavender or wildflower honey.

If you don't have an orange, you can use lemon zest instead.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Food Processor or Electric Mixer

Baking Sheet

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